The mission had gone as planned—straightforward, efficient. You completed the objective, made your observations, and now it was time to deliver your report.

Your boots echoed softly against the hallway floor as you approached the commander’s office, a neat stack of notes in your hand. Despite the routine nature of the task, your posture remained sharp, respectful. After all, this was his office.

You stopped in front of the door and gave a firm knock, then stood tall, waiting in silence. A few seconds passed before you heard his voice from the other side—calm, composed, and unmistakably commanding.

“Come in, cadet.”

There was something in the way he said it—strong, refined, yet not unkind. It was the tone of a leader who expected the best, and believed you could give it.

You opened the door and stepped inside, ready to deliver your report.